Overview
- The world championship resumes at the Circuito Ángel Nieto in Jerez after the Qatar round was postponed due to conflict in the Middle East.
- Maverick Viñales has been ruled out of the Jerez round with injury.
- Teenager Máximo Quiles will make his world championship debut at Jerez with the CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team, with fellow newcomer Morelli also set to start.
- Marco Bezzecchi leads the standings as Jorge Martín returns to form after injuries and Marc Márquez seeks his first title of the year.
- The event marks Jerez’s 40th year of uninterrupted Grand Prix racing since 1987 and opens a long European stretch expected to clarify the main title contenders.